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Massey ranked in world top 100 for sustainability impact
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s commitment to sustainability has been recognised with a top 100 placing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings, released today.
Massey University’s global rank climbs to record position
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has risen 15 positions in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings announced today, and retained its position as the third ranked university in Aotearoa New Zealand. The university has continued its upward trajectory, rising to 215th in the world, and its highest-ever position in the global rankings.
New survey to spotlight mental health of rural women in Aotearoa
A groundbreaking nationwide survey led by researchers from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University and Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University, is calling on women living and working on farms across Aotearoa New Zealand to share their experiences of mental health and wellbeing.
Congratulations to Massey’s King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 recipients
Alumni, staff and former staff from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026, including Professor Emeritus Sir James Chapman, who has been named a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM) for services to literacy education.
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More than 300 students unite for Auckland's largest youth pride event
Yesterday, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomed more than 300 rainbow and takatāpui secondary school students from across Tāmaki Makaurau to its Ōtehā Auckland campus for Lil' Gay Out 2026.
Funding boost supports veterinary students on the path to rural practice
Following Tāwharau Ora School of Veterinary Science’s successful application to the Merck, Sharp and Dohme (MSD) Global Impact Fund, five veterinary students have received scholarships worth over NZ$8,000 each to support costs associated with their final year of training.
Massey ranked in world top 100 for sustainability impact
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s commitment to sustainability has been recognised with a top 100 placing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings, released today.
50 years of communication graduates making their mark
For five decades, Bachelor of Communication graduates from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University have gone on to build careers across government, media, business, the creative industries and beyond.
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Massey academic to deliver keynote at inaugural anti-racism education conference
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Professor Mohan Dutta will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Weaving Anti-racist Futures in Education conference in Auckland this weekend. The conference will explore how schools can better respond to racism and create more inclusive learning environments.
Home affordability gains momentum as every region sees improvement
Home affordability has continued to strengthen across New Zealand, with the latest Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University report showing affordability improved over the past six months, and accelerated during the first quarter of 2026.
Massey expert shares research perspective on future of senior secondary assessment
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Professor Jenny Poskitt has helped inform national discussions on the future of senior secondary assessment and qualifications after being invited by the Minister of Education to join the Curriculum and Assessment Roadshow.
NZ’s billion-dollar development opportunity to build our cities around public transport
New Zealand has a major economic and housing opportunity to build its cities around public transport, but the government needs to embrace a specific set of reforms to get the ball rolling, according to a new report by Massey University Adjunct Lecturer and Social Entrepreneur in Residence, Thomas Nash.
Student success news
Massey students set for international 3x3 basketball tournament
A team of students from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University are preparing to compete at the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Oceania 3x3 Qualifying Tournament in Queensland, Australia, for a place at the FISU University World Cup.
How a sport and exercise degree led to a career in public health
For Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University graduate Youyou He, a sport and exercise degree has turned into a career in public health, mental wellbeing and community advocacy.
Classroom to farm and back again
For Tararua District dairy farmer Lisa Lyons, ongoing professional development has always gone hand-in-hand with life on the farm, but a major health challenge prompted her to take her study journey even further.
Students design prototypes to tackle conservation challenges
Massey Industrial Design students have presented Department of Conservation (DOC) engineers and senior leaders with a selection of prototypes that could be developed to tackle some of the challenges that come with managing the conservation estate.
Opinion and features
Mixed messages: why media advice about teen sleep can leave parents fatigued
Co-authored by Dr Mary Breheny, Professor Leigh Signal and Associate Professor Rosie Gibson.
Opinion: The arts, not move-on orders, are part of the solution to homelessness
By Professor Elspeth Tilley
Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and dolphins – early intervention is crucial
Co-authored by Professor Karen Stockin and Professor Antonio Fernández.
Kiwi or not to be: can a citizenship test really measure what it means to be a New Zealander?
By Professor Richard Shaw
Awards and appointments
Game development lecturer wins national award for student impact
A lecturer who helps his students turn their gaming projects into commercial businesses has been recognised at the 2026 New Zealand Games Festival Awards.
Professor Jenny Weston appointed to global expert panel shaping future veterinary education
Professor Jenny Weston has been appointed to an international expert panel established by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to review and update its Competency and Curriculum Guidelines for Graduating Veterinarians.
Massey academic awarded Gilruth Prize by Australian Veterinary Association
At a ceremony in Brisbane on 20 May, Professor Emeritus Roger Morris received the Gilruth Prize, the highest honour conferred by the Australian Veterinary Association, in recognition of his sixty years of contributions to the veterinary profession in Australasia and worldwide.
AI-powered builder’s tool takes top prize in Grand Ideas competition
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Semester One Grand Ideas competition has recognised a diverse range of ideas aimed at solving real-world challenges.
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Massey academic to deliver keynote at inaugural anti-racism education conference
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Professor Mohan Dutta will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Weaving Anti-racist Futures in Education conference in Auckland this weekend. The conference will explore how schools can better respond to racism and create more inclusive learning environments.
More than 300 students unite for Auckland's largest youth pride event
Yesterday, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University welcomed more than 300 rainbow and takatāpui secondary school students from across Tāmaki Makaurau to its Ōtehā Auckland campus for Lil' Gay Out 2026.
Massey students set for international 3x3 basketball tournament
A team of students from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University are preparing to compete at the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Oceania 3x3 Qualifying Tournament in Queensland, Australia, for a place at the FISU University World Cup.
Home affordability gains momentum as every region sees improvement
Home affordability has continued to strengthen across New Zealand, with the latest Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University report showing affordability improved over the past six months, and accelerated during the first quarter of 2026.
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